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A Way Beyond the Rainbow

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

Waheed Jensen

A podcast series discussing the everyday struggles of Muslims with same-sex attractions (SSA) who want to live a life true to Allah and Islam. I am Waheed Jensen, and I have SSA. In today’s world, it seems the overwhelming narrative out there is “love is love” and “embrace your sexual identity”. There are many of us who find that to be incompatible with the life we want to live, which is a God-conscious life in line with the teachings of Islam. This podcast series is a safe space for Muslims who struggle with SSA, as well as parents, family members, friends, imams, chaplains, community leaders, and the community at large.
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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - Episode 2 - On Self-Compassion, Shame and Vulnerability (Part I)
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02/07/20 • 77 min

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - Episode 12 - A Comprehensive Approach to Healing
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04/17/20 • 146 min

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - #79 - For Parents and Families (I): On Personal Healing
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02/21/22 • 116 min

This is part I of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).
In this episode, Aadam and I read out survey responses sent by members of the online Straight Struggle community addressing parents and siblings, and we cover pertinent themes related to personal healing for parents and family members. What do men and women experiencing SSA or GD hope to get from their parents and family members? How can I, as a parent, sibling or family member of an individual with SSA or GD, navigate the "shock factor"? How can I step into their world and see things from their eyes? What does "unconditional love" mean, and can I still love them unconditionally while disagreeing with their behaviors and lifestyle choices? Why is doing my own work necessary before I help my child, sibling or family member who experiences SSA or GD? These and other relevant questions are explored in this episode.
References used in this episode:
- Gay Children, Straight Parents: A Plan for Family Healing by Richard Cohen
- A Parent's Guide To Preventing Homosexuality by Joseph Nicolosi and Linda Ames Nicolosi
International support systems for parents and family members:
- Straight Struggle support group (online, Muslim-based, international)
- Strong Support's "Parent's Support Circle" (Muslim-based, UK and international)
- Positive Approaches To Healthy Sexuality (PATHS)
- Brothers Road (US and international)
- North Star Alliance (Mormon-based, international), including Voices of Hope and Journeys of Faith
- Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX)
- Focus on the Family, Jeff Johnston (Christian-based)
- Courage International (Christian-based)
Healing seminars and family healing sessions:
- Positive Approaches To Healthy Sexuality (PATHS)
- Mankind Project (MKP)
- Adventure into Manhood (AIM)
- Brothers Road (US and international)
- Woman Within
- COR Experience: Noble Man and Women's Immersion Weekend
- Celebration of Being - for men and for women

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - Episode 1 - Introduction

Episode 1 - Introduction

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

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01/31/20 • 42 min

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - Episode 9 - On Shame, Narcissism and Assertion
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03/27/20 • 121 min

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - #6 - Sinan's Story: From Devastation to Tranquility
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03/06/20 • 130 min

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - #47 - On Inner Child Work and Reparenting
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07/23/21 • 88 min

An important theme along the healing and recovery journey is inner child work and re-parenting. In this episode, we dive into childhood attachment theory, introduce the inner child, inner parent and inner adult, as well as the inner child archetypes, and we talk about practical tools of inner child work and the reparenting process.
Who is my inner child and how different is he/she from my inner adult? What does this kind of work have to do with the healing and recovery journey? How can I communicate with my inner child? How can I manage my emotional and sexual triggers using inner child work? These and other questions are discussed in this episode.

Resources used in this episode:
- How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
- Coming Out Straight: Understanding Same-Sex Attraction by Richard Cohen
- Re-Parent Your Inner Child masterclass by DailyOM

Recommended books mentioned in the episode:
- Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child by John Bradshaw
- Recovery of Your Inner Child by Dr. Lucia Capacchione
- Healing the Child Within by Dr. Charles Whitfield
- Self Parenting: The Complete Guide to Your Inner Conversations by John Pollard
- The Inner Child Workbook by Cathryn Taylor
- Recovery from Codependency: It's Never Too Late to Reclaim Your Childhood by Dr. Laurie Weiss and Dr. Jonathan Weiss
- Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction by Eddie Capparucci

Sample meditations for connecting with and healing the inner child:
- "Inner Child Meditation" by Dr. Nicole LePera
- "Healing the Inner Child" meditation by Andrew Johnson
- "Inner Child Healing" meditation by Selena Lael
- "Inner Child Healing Meditation: Self Love, Inner Power & Self Worth Affirmations" by Kenneth Soares
- "Inner Child Healing" meditation by Diane Linsley
- "Inner Child Healing" meditation by Oliver Jenkin
- "Healing Inner Child & Emotional Processing Meditation" by Erin Colleen Geraghty

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - Episode 18 - On Attachments and Surrender
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08/07/20 • 85 min

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - Episode 14 - Reflections on Divine Love and Mercy
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07/10/20 • 66 min

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A Way Beyond the Rainbow - Episode 8 - On the Genesis of SSA (Part II)
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03/20/20 • 82 min

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How many episodes does A Way Beyond the Rainbow have?

A Way Beyond the Rainbow currently has 126 episodes available.

What topics does A Way Beyond the Rainbow cover?

The podcast is about Islam, Health & Fitness, Healing, Abuse, Love, Religion & Spirituality, Lesbian, Podcasts, Gay, Gender, Support and Sexuality.

What is the most popular episode on A Way Beyond the Rainbow?

The episode title 'Episode 11 - On Reintegrative Therapy' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A Way Beyond the Rainbow?

The average episode length on A Way Beyond the Rainbow is 82 minutes.

How often are episodes of A Way Beyond the Rainbow released?

Episodes of A Way Beyond the Rainbow are typically released every 3 days, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of A Way Beyond the Rainbow?

The first episode of A Way Beyond the Rainbow was released on Jan 3, 2020.

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